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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for December 21 – December 25, 2020

Monday December 21, 2020

Job Title: CDL Drivers                                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a waste management company. Duties: Drive a truck on residential routes collecting trash and recyclables. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age and have a CDL B with air brake endorsement and either 1 year of experience operating a vehicle requiring a CDL or equivalent military driving within the last 7 years. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                   Job Order #   NY1355504



 Monday December 21, 2020 
Job Title: Client Service Representative                                    City: Utica, NY
Full time, 2nd shift for a major bank. Duties: Assist clients with their banking transactions. This is an entry-level opportunity for a career-minded individual. Requirements: At least 1 year of experience in the banking or financial industry and 1 year of experience working in a client service capacity.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8871193




Tuesday December 22, 2020

Job Title: Cleaner                                                                       City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a county building maintenance department. Duties: Clean public areas and restrooms. Operate floor cleaner to strip and wax floors and clean carpets. Perform other required maintenance of buildings and grounds.  Requirements: Must have previous building cleaning experience.

Pay: $17.41/hour plus shift differential.                                     Job Order # NY1355558




Tuesday December 22, 2020

Job Title: Medical Appointment Specialist                                City: Herkimer, NY                                                         
Full time for an agency serving people with special needs. Duties: Transport residents to medical appointments and act as liaison with medical providers, families and staff.  Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Experience with persons with developmental disabilities preferred. 
Pay: Not specified.  Benefits.                                                     Job Order #  DE8840332



Wednesday December 23, 2020

Job Title: Product Design Engineer                                           City: New York Mills, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company specializing in sprayer equipment.  Duties: Complete design assignments from small product improvements up to major new product development. Requirements: Four-year engineering degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering and 3 years’ manufacturing experience.

Pay:  Not specified. Benefits.                                                     Job Order #  NY1355063




Wednesday December 23, 2020

Job Title: Insulation Installer                                                     City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a heating and air conditioning company. Duties: Install various types of insulation and home improvements aimed at reducing heating and cooling costs.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience, carpentry skills, equipment maintenance, or electrical skills are preferred but not required. Willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1355535




Thursday December 24, 2020

Job Title: Assistant Director of Finance                                    City: Utica, NY
Full time for an agency that helps people in need.  Duties: Include budgeting, year-end closing, journal entries, cash receipting, and financial reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience, 3 years of which should include supervisory experience.

Pay: $39,000-45,000/year. Benefits                                             Job Order # NY1355526



Thursday December 24, 2020

Job Title: Milk Driver-Farm Pick-up                                           City: Frankfort, NY  
Full time for a trucking company specializing in milk hauling. Duties: Pick up and deliver milk from local dairies to businesses and processing plants throughout the North East.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and a valid New York State CDL A Driver's License with Tank Endorsement.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1355228



Friday December 25, 2020

Job Title:  Machine Assembler                                                   City: Rome, NY

Full time, for a manufacturer that makes in wire and cable machines. Duties: Mechanical assembly of custom machinery. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2-3 years of assembly experience.

Pay: Starts at $20.00/hour. Benefits                                        Job Order # NY1355635



Friday December 25, 2020

Job Title: Bricklayer/Mason Apprentice                                     City: Yorkville, NY

Full time for a local labor union. Duties: Learn the masonry trade in commercial construction. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be physically able to lift 50-100 pounds.

Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites and required classes. Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles. Next Recruitment Session  coming up January 12th.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1335373

 
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News Release: MVCC to offer free PPE training to general industry workers



 
 
 
Mohawk Valley Community College           
Office of Marketing and Communications

315-792-5330

1101 Sherman Drive

Utica, New York 13501

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE                                               Dec. 15, 2020

MVCC to offer free PPE training to general industry workers
Mohawk Valley Community College, through a grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is offering free Personal Protective Equipment training until Sept. 30, 2021, to those working in general industry, healthcare, and manufacturing facilities or are looking for work and who may be limited-English or refugees in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Onondaga, and Lewis counties. Complimentary PPE also will be distributed to all trainees.

This 90-minute class will cover confined spaces hazards, air monitoring, and personal protective equipment, and can be provided virtually, on-site (if appropriate space is available), or at another central location. Flexible times can be offered to accommodate various shifts. The training will be translated into multiple languages and translators also will be available at no cost. All in-person trainings will be in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

The instructor for the class is a senior safety and health consultant and former safety inspector for the New York State Department of Labor with more than three decades of experience in occupational/workforce safety and health.

If interested, please contact Terésa Fava-Schram, coordinator of Workforce Development at MVCC, at 315-792-5681 or .

Mohawk Valley Community College, established in 1946, is New York State’s first community college with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for everyone. As the community’s college, MVCC is committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. With campuses in Utica and Rome, MVCC is the region’s primary provider of college education, offering 90 degree and certificate options for its enrollment of 6,000 full- and part-time students. MVCC also serves an additional 6,000 people through its corporate and community education programs, and its campuses welcome more than 50,000 people annually for community events.

-www.mvcc.edu-
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for December 14 – December 18, 2020

Monday December 14, 2020

Job Title: Sales Account Manager                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that installs high efficiency lighting systems and electric vehicle charging stations. Duties: Generate leads and market solutions to commercial enterprises. Requirements: At least 2 years of sales experience. College graduate preferred. Must have an entrepreneurial work ethic and strong networking skills.

Pay: $16.23 - $19.23 per hour plus commission.                        Job Order # NY1355161



 Monday December 14, 2020 
Job Title: Residence Counselor                                                 City: Blossvale, NY
Full time for an agency serving people with disabilities. Duties: Attend to residents’ personal care, assist them in meeting their individual goals and maintain documentation.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 1 years’ experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

Pay: $13.00/hour. Benefits                                                         Job Order # NY1355073




Tuesday December 15, 2020

Job Title: Senior Community Health Nurse                               City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a County agency. Duties: Assess patients and develop care plans, evaluate data and assist with policy development. Requirements: Must be a New York State licensed Registered Professional Nurse and have 2 years’ experience.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1355140




Tuesday December 15, 2020

Job Title: General Office Worker                                               City: Utica, NY                                                
Full time for a real estate service office. Duties: Filing, typing, proofreading and other general office work.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 1 year of experience. Reference, background check and drug test required.

Pay: Not specified.  Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1355240



Wednesday December 16, 2020

Job Title: Shop Attendant                                                          City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a trucking company specializing in milk hauling.  Duties: Wash trucks, clean and maintain building and grounds. Run errands to gather supplies and equipment. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent along with three years of job-related experience and a valid New York State driver’s license.

Pay:  Not specified.                                                                    Job Order # NY1355217




Wednesday December 16, 2020

Job Title: Fire System Technician                                             City: Marcy, NY

Full time for new advanced manufacturing facility, opening soon.  Duties: Perform daily inspections, testing, and maintenance of the company’s fire detection and suppression systems. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of recent experience working on low voltage systems and components, or fire detection and suppression systems.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DE8835483




Thursday December 17, 2020

Job Title: Claim Specialist                                                         City: Oriskany, NY
Full time for one of the world's leading financial service companies.  Duties: Investigate disability claims and make determinations on claim settlements. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent required. 1-2 years of Insurance Claims experience and a college degree preferred.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  DE8841953



Thursday December 17, 2020

Job Title: Auto Mechanic                                                           City: Utica, NY          
Full time for a county government office. Duties: Maintain and repair agency vehicles.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic. Must have and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license and be prepared to obtain a Motor Vehicle Inspection License within 6 months of appointment.

Pay: $30,689.00/year. Benefits                                                    Job Order # NY1355302



Friday December 18, 2020

Job Title:  Print Shop Technician                                              City: Marcy, NY

Full time, for a family-run printing business. Duties: Produce printed and embroidered clothing and promotional items. Requirements: Associates Degree preferred. Should have 5 years of print shop or computer graphic experience. Proficiency in Corel Draw, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.

Pay: $600/week, negotiable based on experience.                  Job Order # NY1355327



Friday December 18, 2020

Job Title: Production Workers                                                   City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a high-tech regional vegetable grower. Duties: Pick and pack produce in a greenhouse and refrigerated warehouse. Requirements: Must be able to work in varying temperatures that can be cool to hot. Must be capable of frequently lifting up to 30 lbs. Position requires standing and walking for the entire shift.

Pay: $14.50/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1355094
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WKTV -“Back2Work” Job Orders for December 7 – December 11, 2020

Monday December 7, 2020

Job Title: Overhead Door Installer                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that sells and services overhead doors. Duties: Install garage doors, screen doors, operators and keypads. Requirements: Clean, valid, NY driver's license and the ability to lift heavy objects over your head. Electrical background not required but would be a plus. Willing to train a dependable candidate.

Pay: $14.00-$18.00/hour.                                                            Job Order #  NY1354926   



 Monday December 7, 2020 
Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Tech      City: Little Falls, NY
Full time for a specialty paper manufacturer. Duties: Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation problems in industrial machinery.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2 years’ experience in industrial or commercial electrical trades.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1354899




Tuesday December 8, 2020

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor                                         City: Rome, NY

Full time for a new distribution center opening soon. Duties: Manage shipping and receiving, oversee driver scheduling and manage fleet repairs. Requirements: Associates Degree preferred. Prior supervisory experience in transportation or a related field required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # DE8792955




Tuesday December 8, 2020

Job Title: Order Selector                                                           City: New York Mills, NY                                                                   
Full time for a wholesale beverage distributor. Duties: Select and stage orders for delivery.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent.  Forklift experience would be a plus.

Pay: Starts at $18.50/hour Benefits.                                           Job Order #  NY1354964



Wednesday December 9, 2020

Job Title: Store Supervisor                                                        City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a discount clothing and home goods store.  Duties: Display merchandise, direct employees, perform cashier duties and assist store donors.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent along with one year of supervisory experience and one year of retail experience.

Pay:  Not specified. Benefits.                                                     Job Order #  DE8696077




Wednesday December 9, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Technician                                            City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local steel manufacturing facility.  Duties: Perform advanced preventative maintenance on machinery. Make repairs and adjustments to mechanical and electrical devices. Requirements:  High School diploma or GED and 3 years maintenance experience. Must have advanced mechanical, welding and cutting skills.

Pay: Starts at $16.00-$19.00/hour. Benefits.                               Job Order # NY1354979




Thursday December 10, 2020

Job Title: Accountant                                                                 City: Utica, NY
Part-time for a recycling company.  Duties: Assist in daily accounting functions. Process invoices, payables and deposits. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and prior experience in accounting. Must be proficient on computer, have excellent organization and communication skills.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1354987



Thursday December 10, 2020 
Job Title: Systems Administrator                                              City: Mohawk, NY   
Full time for a regional office supply company. Duties: Administer the organization’s computer systems and develop their application software.  Requirements: Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred OR 7 to 10 years related experience or training.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1355020



Friday December 11, 2020

Job Title:  Baker                                                                         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time, for a local bread bakery. Duties: Shape and cut dough for bread and roll orders while maintaining a clean and neat work environment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent.  No experience needed. Will train.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                  Job Order # DE8809384 



Friday December 11, 2020

Job Title: Integrated Pest Management Tech                             City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a produce greenhouse. Duties: Monitor crops for early detection and identification of pests and diseases. Requirements: Be willing to learn. Training will be provided on pests and disease identification. Must be able to work around bees. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE8814552
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New Job Corps Scholars Program at MVCC-Great Opportunity for Youth 17-24

Mohawk Valley Community College has been selected as one of the recipient of a USDOL Job Corps Scholars Program.  They have been awarded grant funds to help young adults between the ages of 17-24, from disadvantaged backgrounds, to complete a one year technical certification program at our community college.

They can help them with a one year Certificate in Mechatronics, Welding or Carpentry/Masonry, HVAC, and CNC Mechanic.

Classes begin Feb, 2, 2021!

The Job Corps Scholars Program addresses the financial barriers associated with attending a two-year or four-year college because the grant will cover student tuition and fees, as well as other costs that will hinder the students from successfully completing the program.  This program will also deliver personal and employment counseling that will prepare youths for having a meaningful career especially in the technical manufacturing industry.

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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